Insects in flight in controlled setup Page 2

Image Taken on 09 Jul 2013
at 13:34 Image of day on 22 Aug 2013

The Banded Demoiselle Damselfly also is about 50% bigger than
typical Damselflies, but much more noticeable. The bands are only
seen on the male as here. The iridescent green thorax and blue
abdomen are in their original jewel like colours and visible
whatever the lighting.

Image Taken on 24 Apr 2010
at 14:50 Image of day on 30 May 2010

This might be a 'common' bee-fly (one of 12 or 15 species
according to which book you look in but neither has any detail)
now seen here in Spring for the last 3 years. This year we got
the 'Flight Tunnel' out of its winter hibernation early and made
this one one of the subjects.

Image Taken on 10 Oct 2010
at 13:48 Image of day on 12 Dec 2010

This Black Rustic Moth looks jet black at rest because all you
can see is the top of the forewing, that you can see bottom left,
which is opaque black. It is very reluctant to fly to order -
this was the only in-flight image over about 6 individuals from 2
sessions a month apart.

Image Taken on 29 Sep 2011
at 13:49 Image of day on 22 Nov 2011

The Black Rustic moth appears almost black at rest, and the first
time you see it fly it is quite a shock when the white rear wing
is exposed. Its probably the normal 'don't be seen, and if you
are seen, startle the hunter'.

Image Taken on 21 May 2010
at 11:13 Image of day on 28 Jun 2010

Image Taken on 22 Aug 2015
at 10:19 Image of day on 19 Oct 2015

The Blood-vein Moth doesn't really have a vein in the wing which
is 'dead' tissue pumped up and then de-hydrated during the final
emergence as a moth. But it is none the less striking for that.
Read this sequence right to left.
The 2nd and 3rd images where taken about 150mS apart and
accurately placed. The first image was another flight positioned
for effect.

Image Taken on 06 Aug 2009
at 13:48 Image of day on 12 Sep 2009

The new emergence of Brimstone butterflies has started so we have
some pristine examples to photograph. Here we were lucky enough
to catch a moment with the top and bottom of the wings both
visible.

Ref: 20090912_da1_20090806_1348_272+1156_150_ft1 brimstone butterfly in flight showing top and bottom of wings with thistle (montage)(r+mb id@576).jpg

Image Taken on 02 Aug 2015
at 12:54 Image of day on 04 Oct 2015

This male Brimstone Butterfly made several flights for us, but
his tendency to fly very fast upwards made portraits difficult.
Here we montage 2 flights to make an impression. The cut at the
top was not an artistic choice!

Image Taken on 05 Jun 2010
at 16:50 Image of day on 14 Jul 2010

This Brimstone butterfly is in surprisingly good condition for June.
This image in flight shows the top of the wing (brightest
yellow), bottom of wing (greeny-yellow) and body all in one
'lucky' image.

Image Taken on 18 Aug 2012
at 14:39 Image of day on 28 Sep 2012

This the a Brimstone butterfly (often the first butterfly of the
year after over-wintering as adults) but this one will have
emerged this year. It is difficult to see both sides of the wing
together because when they perch they close their wings, making
this in-flight photo unusual. This male is yellow - the females
are white, but still have the orange spot.